Instructor of Psychology in Neurodevelopmental & Behavioral Pediatrics - Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine
Posted: Thursday, May 21, 2015
The University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (NDBP), has an opening for a full-time Instructor Psychologist to work in the Children's Hospital Colorado, Child Development Unit at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora.
NDBP has a busy clinical program, an ACGME accredited DBP fellowship program, and opportunities for collaborative and independent research. Applicants should have a strong commitment to clinical care and education in the field of Developmental Disabilities.
NDBP's clinical program is housed in the Child Development Unit, where interdisciplinary developmental assessment, therapy and management are provided to children and youth with a wide array of developmental and behavioral problems.
NDBP is part of the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) program as well as part of the Neuroscience Institute at Children's Hospital Colorado, which also includes Child Neurology and Neurosurgery. NDBP works closely with Child Psychiatry, Genetics, Rehabilitation Medicine, and Special Care Clinic, with ample collaborative opportunities.
The Psychologist would participate in the clinical program by providing outpatient diagnostic assessments and therapy to patients in the Child Development Unit.
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Salary and Benefits
The salary for this position commensurate with experience. The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at http://www.cu.edu/pbs/.
Applications are accepted electronically at www.jobsatcu.com
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but full consideration will be given to complete applications received by December 1st.
Required Application Materials:
When applying at www.jobsatcu.com, applicants must include:
1. A cover letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
2. A current CV or resume
3. The names, addresses, daytime telephone numbers and e-mail addresses for three professional references. If the
references are not incorporated in the Resume/CV or in the application, attach as "List of References."
4. Letters of reference (optional)
5. List other required documents
Questions should be directed to Rebecca Wilson, PhD at [email protected]
Please be advised that the University does check references as part of the employment process, and selection committee members may choose to contact work references during the search process other than those listed in your application.
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